Northwood says ..
A spacious one double bedroom second floor retirement apartment ideally situated just short walk from both the City Centre and mainline station. The accommodation itself is briefly comprised of a welcoming entrance hall, spacious lounge/dining room, re fitted kitchen, a three piece suite showe...
Property Oracle says ..
This property is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom retirement apartment situated in Davis Court, St Albans, Hertfordshire. The apartment is located in a convenient position, a short walk from the city center and the mainline train station. Several nearby schools, including those with ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings, are within reasonable distance. The building itself appears well-maintained from the exterior photos. Internally, the apartment shows a functional layout with a recently updated or well-maintained kitchen and bathroom. The living area and bedroom feature standard fittings. The property is marketed as being chain-free, which could make it attractive to buyers looking for a quick move. While the location and proximity to amenities are strong selling points, the lack of private outdoor space, typical of apartment living, and the fact it’s a retirement property may limit its broader market appeal. Further information, particularly regarding the square footage of the apartment, would allow for a more precise assessment of value for money. The price seems relatively competitive when compared to similar properties in the area, though more comparative data would help to confirm this fully. Overall it represents a reasonable option for a retirement home in this desirable location.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 488,600.00 £Decreased by 6.01 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,814.00 £/moIncreased by 6.02 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.46 %Increased by 12.91 %
- Crime Rate
- 10.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Independent College | Other Independent School | Good | 0.17 KM |
| Sa6 St Albans Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.35 KM | |
| St Peter'S School | Community School | Good | 0.39 KM |
| Alban City School | Free Schools | Good | 0.52 KM |
| Loreto College | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.66 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Square | £ 200,833 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Peter's Road | £ 550,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cattle Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Riverside Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Cross Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 0.79 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 1.05 KM |
| Park Street | 1561 | PKT | 2.79 KM |
| How Wood (Hertfordshire) | 1563 | HWW | 3.75 KM |
| Bricket Wood | 1560 | BWO | 5.64 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Road, City Centre, St Albans, AL1 | £ 250,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Davis Court, St Albans, AL1 | £ 229,950 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 | £ 450,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| London Road, St Albans | £ 525,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Benedictine Place, London Road, St Albans | £ 425,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 47 London Road | £ 826,250 | 0.05 KM |
| 49 London Road | £ 926,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 98a London Road | £ 178,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 14 Marlborough Road | £ 570,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 36 Marlborough Road | £ 415,000 | 0.09 KM |